February 2018 Issue
February 2018
Digital EditionFeatures
Featured articles from the February 2018 issue of Modern Machine Shop
Why Tie Payroll Hours to Machine Tool Hours?
J&R Machine uses machine-monitoring data not just to track machine uptime, but also to create a financial index that helps it shape decisions related to equipment, processes, staffing, sales and business in general.
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What Is Roller Burnishing?
This process enables fast and repeatable finishing of metal surfaces to mirror-like quality, but without removing any metal.
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Moving Past Micro-EDM Boundaries
To push past the limits of conventional EDM equipment, this German injection molding company adopted atypical micro-EDM “milling” technology to machine small molds for tiny, critical, injection-molded parts.
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CAD/CAM System Automates NC Programming
Release 5 of Tebis America’s version 4.0 CAD/CAM system is designed to help users accelerate processes without functional restrictions.
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Tooling up for Deep-Hole Machining
Imparting complex geometry on the inside (and the outside) of workpieces requires the right equipment, the right cutting tools and the expertise to make the most of both.
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The Value of PVD Coatings for Medical Devices
Applying a PVD coating to medical devices can offer both aesthetic and functional advantages. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
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How to Check Roundness Between Centers
A centers-based method can be useful for checking for out-of-roundness without the need for a dedicated roundness machine.
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Cybersecurity for Job Shops
Small and medium-size machining job shops can take steps to protect computerized or networked assets such as CNC machines from cyber attacks.
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Face Drivers, Live Centers Now Offered
LMC Workholding now offers face drivers and live centers from Tecnologie FRB, a company which designs and manufactures products incorporating advanced technology in turning, gear cutting and grinding.
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